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CSP26646

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Jul 2026 at 10:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation bought chemical reagents for single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq), specifically reagents required for the 10x Genomics platform. The goods support research activity using this sequencing technology and are delivered within the United Kingdom. UKRI is the purchasing organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd managing the procurement process. The awarded supplier, 10x Genomics Inc, is a large US-based life sciences technology company. The requirement is for platform-specific laboratory consumables rather than general laboratory supplies: the notice states that the reagents are specific to the platform and supplied only by this supplier.

This procurement is complete and was concluded through a direct award without competition, using a below-threshold procedure. The contract was awarded to 10x Genomics Inc on 29 June 2026. The contract runs from 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 and has a value of £12,885 including gross value in GBP. It covers one lot, which is complete, and the award is active. The evaluation basis was supplier-specific availability: the procurement states that the required reagents are specific to the 10x Genomics platform and only supplied by the selected supplier. This was a contract award rather than a competitive opportunity for suppliers to submit bids.

For suppliers assessing future UKRI demand, this award demonstrates a requirement for specialist reagents used in single-cell RNA sequencing and tied closely to a defined laboratory platform. A credible competitor would need to manufacture or distribute compatible scRNAseq reagents, demonstrate technical compatibility with the relevant 10x Genomics workflow, and maintain reliable supply for research use in the UK. Product knowledge, quality assurance, traceability, scientific support and the ability to meet short-duration laboratory purchasing requirements would be commercially relevant. The direct award route also shows that platform ownership or exclusive supply arrangements can determine market access where products are considered proprietary or uniquely compatible.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26646

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, The reagents purchased are specific to this platform and, are only supplied by this supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d194
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069558-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696300 - Chemical reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,885 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

10X Genomics, Inc.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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